University Park, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16802
Centre County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,764
- 5,910/sq mi High-density area
- 73.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
University Park has 12,764 residents, placing it in the top 25% of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 5,910 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 16802 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 16802 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in University Park, Centre County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,764 residents across 2.2 square miles, a density of 5,910 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 16802, but per-capita income is $3,853. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.2%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Centre County, so 16802 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 16802
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in University Park, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16802.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Information 3
Information
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16802, University Park, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,764
Population
2.2
Area (sq mi)
5,910
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16802?
19.2
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
8.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$3,853
Per Capita Income
26.7%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
63housing units
63
Total Housing Units
63
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 16802, employing approximately 870 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,248,000.
31
Businesses
870
Employees
$20.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 32.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 16.1% |
| Information | 3 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 16802 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16801
State College (16801)
42,812 residents
- 16823
Bellefonte (16823)
26,617 residents
- 16803
State College (16803)
23,685 residents
- 16802 12,764
University Park (16802)
12,764 residents
- 16827 3,991
Boalsburg (16827)
3,991 residents
- 16844 2,769
Julian (16844)
2,769 residents
- 16669 2,351
Petersburg (16669)
2,351 residents
- 16851 866
Lemont (16851)
866 residents
- 16868 483
Pine Grove Mills (16868)
483 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16802 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16803 | State College, PA | 23,685 | 2.0 mi |
| 16801 | State College, PA | 42,812 | 1.9 mi |
| 16868 | Pine Grove Mills, PA | 483 | 5.0 mi |
| 16851 | Lemont, PA | 866 | 4.1 mi |
| 16835 | Fleming, PA | 238 | 7.3 mi |
| 16827 | Boalsburg, PA | 3,991 | 5.7 mi |
| 16844 | Julian, PA | 2,769 | 8.2 mi |
| 16669 | Petersburg, PA | 2,351 | 10.4 mi |
| 16853 | Milesburg, PA | 300 | 10.2 mi |
| 16823 | Bellefonte, PA | 26,617 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16802, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,764 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 16802 in?
ZIP code 16802 (University Park) is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Centre County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/centre-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16802?
ZIP code 16802 in University Park, PA has a population of 12,764 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16802?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16802 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16802?
ZIP code 16802 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 870 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16802?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16802 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16802?
In ZIP code 16802, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16802?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16802 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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